JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Project Manager, Merseyside Offender Mentoring Project Grade: 28,746 Location: Hours: Accountable to: Sefton CVS Office, Prison and Community Based Full time 35 hours per week Chief Executive of Sefton CVS Job Purpose The Project Manager, reporting to Sefton CVS Chief Executive, will be responsible for the strategic leadership and oversight of all services delivered through the Offender Mentoring Project. The Offender Mentoring Project provides support to offenders in custody to support them to make a successful transition back into the community through the provision of a volunteer mentor. There are also associated community based initiatives working with Youth Offending Teams in Sefton and St Helen s and brokerage services in HMP Liverpool and HMP Kennet. This exciting role will include developing interventions in order to meet identified needs both in the prison setting and in the community, overall performance management and line management responsibilities of the Project Coordinator of the Offender Mentoring Project, the Monitoring and Administration Officer and the Liaison Officer in HMP Liverpool. They will also need to produce accurate management information in relation to tasks, such as, financial management budgeting, long term planning and implementation which are all key to successful delivery. The Project Manager will lead our criminal justice strategic partnership working liaising with Prisons, Integrated Offender Management Teams, Police, Probation, CRC, funding bodies, and other key partners and stakeholders across the North West.
The Project Manager will be responsible for the recruitment, retention, training and deployment of both volunteers working in the community and of peer mentors working within the prison. The successful candidate will have a successful track record in managing and reporting on complex projects, working with and alongside the Prison, Police and Probation Services. They must also demonstrate an understanding and commitment to supporting offenders and ex-offenders to overcome barriers to successfully resettle into the community. DBS check and full Prison MOJ security clearance will be required for this post. Main Duties and Responsibilities: To be responsible and accountable for the day to day strategic and project management and delivery of the Offender Mentoring Project and associated projects. To implement and manage service contracts and be responsible for performance, monitoring, compliance and reporting including liaison with contractors and commissioners, as well as to Sefton CVS s Chief Executive and the CVS internal reporting structures. To be responsible for overseeing the budget and financial management to the projects working with the CVS Director of Corporate Resources. To lead initiatives to develop and enhance service delivery and the sustainability of existing and new services working with the Chief Executive. To be responsible for the management, supervision and appraisal of the Project Coordinator of the Offender Mentoring Project and the Liaison Officer in HMP Liverpool. To have oversight of the performance management system MAVERIC and caseload processes, ensuring that the systems are being implemented by the team. To lead the recruitment, training and support for volunteer mentors and be responsible for reviewing operational procedures and practice where volunteers are deployed. Be responsible for Information Governance, Data Protection and Risk Management as it relates to the Project in compliance with the Policy and Procedures of Sefton CVS. Ensure the Standard Operating Procedure that governs the Project is annually reviewed and all project staff are in compliance with the requirements. To maintain and develop strong and effective working relationships with
relevant statutory partners including the Police, HM Prison Service, Youth Offender Services, Local Authorities, Community Rehabilitation Companies, Probation and funders. Act as an ambassador for the Project and attend a range of multi-agency strategic partnership meetings relating to criminal justice; provide the lead engagement with key stakeholders and funders, as required by the role. To engage with voluntary, community and faith sector partner agencies to promote the mentoring project and support (ex)-offenders in accessing key services. To operate within Sefton CVS policies and procedures, particularly relating to mentoring/ volunteering and related activity. To undertake appropriate training and engage with learning development activity as required. To undertake any other reasonable tasks on behalf of Sefton CVS as may be assigned from time to time by the Line Manager. General The post-holder will be required to participate in staff development and use all relevant learning opportunities to improve personal skills. Where the job involves engaging in regulated activity, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (CRB) enhanced check before appointment is confirmed. Confidentiality The post-holder must maintain the confidentiality of all information and records relating to the work of Sefton CVS, in accordance with the organisation s procedures and policies. Hours of Work The post-holder must be prepared to work flexible hours, in line with the requirements of the post. This may involve some evening and occasional weekend work, for which time off in lieu will be granted, subject to Sefton CVS s policies and procedures and prior agreement with the line-manager. The post-holder will be expected to adopt a mature and common sense approach to this arrangement. Pension
A Group Pension scheme is in operation and Sefton CVS contributes 6% on behalf of all employees who have opted to join the scheme. All employees are also automatically entitled to Income Protection insurance and Life Assurance cover for the duration of their contract. Annual Leave & Public Holidays The annual leave entitlement is 25 days leave plus normal Bank & Public Holidays. The organisation reserves the right to close over the Christmas period. Employees are required to reserve the required amount of their holiday entitlement to cover these days. Travel & Other Expenses Reasonable expenses incurred in the course of duty will be reimbursed on receipt of a completed Sefton CVS Expenses Claim Form. Equal Opportunities Sefton CVS operates an equal opportunities policy and is committed to a programme of action to make this policy effective. Although every attempt is made to meet the access needs of disabled people, it cannot always be guaranteed that every individual need will be met. For example, it may be necessary for the post-holder to attend meetings in buildings outside the normal project base where unimpaired access to such premises cannot be guaranteed. Sefton CVS will work with individuals and others, where appropriate, to identify what reasonable adjustments can be made to accommodate access needs. Navajo Charter Mark (LGBTI) Sefton CVS is committed to being a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex (LGBTI) friendly employer and provider of services. In recognition of this, we were awarded the Navajo Charter Mark in 2012 for the steps we have undertaken to improve, and ensure the continued improvement of, our employment practices, service design, service delivery and access for LGBTI people within our communities. Sefton CVS actively welcome people from LGBTI communities to apply for our job vacancies.
Disability Two Ticks Scheme Sefton CVS have been awarded the Disability Two Ticks accreditation in recognition of our commitment to the recruitment, employment, retention and career development of disabled people. What we mean by disability: The Equality Act 2010 defines a disabled person as someone who has a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on their ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. Guaranteed Interview: The Disability Two Ticks Scheme includes a guaranteed interview for any disabled applicant who meets the common and specific requirements for a job. How to apply: If you feel you are eligible for a guaranteed interview under the Disability Two Ticks scheme, please complete and return the form found at the end of the Job Application document. Additional Information Unfortunately, owing to the number of applications received, it is not possible to offer individual feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted. If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion and please accept our thanks for your interest. This post is funded until 30 th June 2019.
PERSON SPECIFICATION The post-holder will need to demonstrate that they have the skills and experience in each of the following areas and will be required to respond to each of the requirements listed below. Common Requirements for all Sefton CVS posts Communication Skills To effectively communicate with different groups and individuals in various situations. Interpersonal Skills To be able to form good working relationships with people from a wide range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds to enable you to achieve your goals and also to promote the reputation of Sefton CVS. Organisational Skills To be able to plan and organise your own workload and manage your time. To be able to set up and maintain appropriate systems for the management and accurate recording of your work and the progress of others. Team Working To be able to contribute to the Sefton CVS team and its overall effectiveness. To share skills, expertise and ideas with other CVS projects. Information & Communication Technology IT literate; to be able to use Microsoft Office software such as Outlook, Word and Excel effectively. Equal Opportunities To be committed to and understand equality and diversity practice and implementation in the workplace. Voluntary Sector To have an understanding of the ethos, values and operating environment of voluntary, community and faith sector organisations. To have experience, either paid or unpaid, of working in the voluntary, community and faith sector.
Specific Requirements to this post Experience of managing and reporting on complex projects within a multi agency environment Experience of working in partnership at a strategic level. Experience of working with and alongside the Criminal Justice System Experience of managing staff teams, including volunteers, caseload management and performance reporting. Experience of managing, storing and the retrieving of highly sensitive confidential personal information via a computer data base system Candidates must also demonstrate an understanding and commitment to supporting offenders and ex-offenders to overcome barriers to successfully re-settling into the community. Ability to work sensitively with people with differing viewpoints Ability to adapt to differing working environments Desirable Requirements to this post Educated to degree level in either Youth and / or Community Work, Psychology or Criminology Knowledge of the Transforming Rehabilitation Agenda